Belwin Very Beginning Band

Look up the word 'Gizmo,' and you will find references to its origin in the slang used by United States Marines and Navy personnel when referring to a 'gadget' of unknown origin or design. Ralph Ford'...

Sibelius' hymn from his popular original composition, 'Finlandia,' is often incorrectly referred to as a Finish folk song. This cherished musical material is ideal to teach tonal color, intonation and...

Designed to musically depict a large, four-hoofed animal as it wanders about, this original work will capture the imagination of your first-year students. Scored to be accessible for students in the s...

This memorable melody is a favorite of audiences everywhere. It has been performed in many versions, but this arrangement features the trumpet section with full band accompaniment. Bring this revered...

The composer's premise that students learning resembles planets in motion - moving faster as learning increases much like planets closer to the sun orbit at a greater speed - was the inspiration for t...

This sparkling holiday arrangement is based on two very familiar holiday songs: 'Hear Them Bells' masterfully intertwined with 'Jingle Bells.' With rhythmic clarity using only quarter and half notes f...

The Maya Kingdom was a culture with rich tradition and amazing skills, particularly in their artistic endeavors. This work has been intentionally created without a key signature, making it performable...

The most recognizable melody at holiday time is presented in this arrangement for very young performers and older listeners. You won't find a more approachable arrangement anywhere with the opportunit...

A musical depiction of a 'state of utter confusion.' There's order in that jumble of sound. Great fun for every first-year ensemble, the work has segments of unpredictable sound. You can predict a tre...

Change is inevitable. Developing slowly, as it does in the human existence, this original piece is punctuated with additive melodic fragments that establish the foundation for a dramatic musical trans...

Change is inevitable. Developing slowly, as it does in the human existence, this original piece is punctuated with additive melodic fragments that establish the foundation for a dramatic musical trans...

Musically depicting a meteor event that occurs in the Earth's atmosphere each day, this energetic composition provides the opportunity to teach dramatic playing. With very few notes and rhythms that a...

Musically depicting a meteor event that occurs in the Earth's atmosphere each day, this energetic composition provides the opportunity to teach dramatic playing. With very few notes and rhythms that a...

Musically designed to portray the Norse god, Thor, and his hammer - this piece is accessible to students in the second half of their first year of instruction. The stable, reinforced pulse allows for...

Musically designed to portray the Norse god, Thor, and his hammer - this piece is accessible to students in the second half of their first year of instruction. The stable, reinforced pulse allows for...

This reworked classic, based on 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,' is intertwined with repetitive fundamental rhythmic figures. It is accessible by every beginning band in the winter of their first year....

Here is a welcome addition to the holiday literature ensuring an effortless performance. The arranger has prepared this traditional simple melody in a bold contemporary format that will be certain to...

Here is a welcome addition to the holiday literature ensuring an effortless performance. The arranger has prepared this traditional simple melody in a bold contemporary format that will be certain to...

A pair of American folk songs in contrasting styles and settings. 'Two Appalachian Songs' contains the lyrical 'Once I Had a Sweetheart' and 'Cindy.' This mini-suite is a great chance to introduce beg...

A pair of American folk songs in contrasting styles and settings. 'Two Appalachian Songs' contains the lyrical 'Once I Had a Sweetheart' and 'Cindy.' This mini-suite is a great chance to introduce beg...

Imagine a holiday tune created with no key signature and using only the first few notes learned that's suitable to perform after only a few months of instruction. This arrangement is a mash-up using t...

Imagine a holiday tune created with no key signature and using only the first few notes learned that's suitable to perform after only a few months of instruction. This arrangement is a mash-up using t...

Imagine a holiday tune created with no key signature and using only the first few notes learned that's suitable to perform after only a few months of instruction. This arrangement is a mash-up using t...

This charming setting of James Lord Pierpont's classic holiday tune is designed to be rehearsed and performed at the earliest stage of instruction. A solid march feel with repetitive phrases ensures a...

This charming setting of James Lord Pierpont's classic holiday tune is designed to be rehearsed and performed at the earliest stage of instruction. A solid march feel with repetitive phrases ensures a...